So this program is at least a six months program ? Mandatory and do they help integrate their children back into their lives and get custody back.

Agreed, go with house of mercy in des Moines. or if you are able, Heart of Iowa in cedar Rapids is excellent and they have transitional housing for up to 2 or 3 years.

No the best place would be house of mercy...trust me house of mercy is all a out reuniting mothers and kids they have a daycare and parenting classes..the kids can be there living theyll go to court with you